What DLPA does

DLPA (Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia) is an Australian B2B leadership development consultancy founded by Karlie Cremin and operating as a founder-owned professional services firm. The company designs and delivers leadership programs, executive coaching, team workshops, and structured curricula for managers and senior leaders, with customers spanning mining, financial services, defense, government, transport, retail, technology, and health. Public logos include BHP, Rio Tinto, Allianz Australia, Insurance Australia Group, Stockland, Ramsay Health, GrainCorp, Linfox, HESTA, and several Queensland and Victorian government bodies.

The core offering combines bespoke consulting engagements with structured programs such as the Leadership Development Program and The Inner Circle, a recurring membership format introduced to add a more predictable revenue layer. Delivery is human-led facilitation and coaching supported by certified curricula, with no platform or software product. The partner ecosystem includes Crestcom ANZ for distribution across Australia and New Zealand, Gartner Rose for executive search adjacency, and Trainual for people-operations tooling and certification.

DLPA has accumulated repeated third-party recognition across Stevie International Business Awards, LearnX Platinum Awards in 2024 and 2025, and multiple HRD Awards, which serves as the primary credibility signal for enterprise buyers. No revenue, headcount, funding, or AI capability disclosures are available, and the firm remains private and bootstrapped.

Name

DLPA

Legal name

Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia

Website

https://dlpa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DLPA is an Australian B2B leadership development consultancy delivering bespoke programs, executive coaching, and The Inner Circle membership for managers and senior leaders across mining, financial services, government, transport, and other sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development & Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership Assessment, 360 Feedback & Development Planning (EDABAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

Keywords

• Leadership development programs
• Executive coaching services
• Workforce strategy consulting
• Management training programs
• Organizational development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Leadership and Business Development Programs: Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service delivery of bespoke and structured leadership development programs. Programs range from 1-day workshops to 12-month development journeys. Both open-enrolment group sessions and in-house organisational programs are offered.
2. Consultancy Services: DLPA provides business consultancy services including workforce strategy, culture alignment, and organisational change management, billed as professional consulting engagements.
3. Workshops and Webinars: Modular workshop and webinar offerings on leadership topics, sold as standalone events or as part of broader program packages.
4. Products and Tools: Standalone sale or licensing of proprietary tools including staff engagement surveys, 360-Degree Feedback Reviews, Capability Management Platforms, and Staff Development Platforms, fully customisable per client.
5. Publications and Media: Revenue generated from published content, white papers, and media-related services, including the free resources section of the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DLPA designs and delivers bespoke leadership and business development programs for organisations and individual leaders, ranging from one-day workshops to twelve-month development journeys. The portfolio includes flagship programs such as the Dynamic Leader Program, Group Executive Accelerator, and Executive Accelerator In-House Edition, alongside a suite of proprietary assessment tools (360-Degree Feedback Reviews, staff engagement surveys, Capability Management Platforms, and Staff Development Platforms) that can be used standalone or bundled with program delivery.

Product overview

DLPA (Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia) is an award-winning provider of bespoke leadership and business development programs. The portfolio consists of multiple distinct programs including the Dynamic Leader Program (flagship offering), DLPA Course Builder (custom program design tool), Group Executive Accelerator and Executive Accelerator In-House Edition (executive-level programs), Training Programs (ranging from 1-day workshops to 12-month programs), Navigating Psychosocial Hazards (mental well-being focus), Bespoke and Hybrid Programs (customized offerings), and Crestcom L.E.A.D.R. for Life. Supporting services include Consultancy, Workshops, Webinars, 360 Degree Feedback, Publications, Media Services, and Free Resources. The organization also offers a Products and Tools Suite comprising staff engagement surveys, 360-Degree Feedback Reviews, Capability Management Platforms, and Staff Development Platforms. The programs explore key themes of Productivity, Profit, People, and Proficiency, developing both hard and soft skills including communication, collaboration, business acumen, social intelligence, and conflict management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crestcom L.E.A.D.R. for Life: Hybrid leadership and business consultancy programs combining DLPA's expertise with Crestcom's international network

Products and services

• Dynamic Leader Program Flagship leadership development program providing a stimulating curriculum involving sessions ranging from one-on-one to small groups, designed to develop and improve leadership skills through residential training experiences for current and emerging leaders.
• DLPA Course Builder Individualised program design service that creates customised programs tailored to client needs, schedules, and budgets, ranging from standalone modules to complete six to twelve month programs with optional self-paced components.
• Group Executive Accelerator Executive cohort program where participants identify and unlock at least $100,000 in business value, enhance leadership capabilities, implement strategies for performance and profitability, and develop a clear roadmap for sustained business growth.
• Executive Accelerator In-House Edition 8-week in-house leadership program where participants implement $100K+ worth of operational and strategic improvements, gain alignment on priorities, leadership rhythm, and accountability, and walk away with a clear Leadership Impact Map tailored to the business.
• Capability Training Capability training suite ranging from 1-day Leadership Compass workshops to 12-month Dynamic Leadership Development Programs, creating productive workshop environments for building new skills and aligning team values.
• Navigating Psychosocial Hazards Specialized program addressing workplace mental well-being and psychosocial hazards including work-related stress, harassment, bullying, job design, and fatigue management to reduce productivity loss, turnover, and legal risk.
• Bespoke and Hybrid Programs Customised leadership programs that respond to each client's specific needs, preparing leadership teams with skills to exceed business strategy objectives through a holistic approach covering values, short- and long-term goals, and team dynamics.
• Crestcom L.E.A.D.R. for Life Comprehensive hybrid leadership program focused on long-term leadership development principles and practices, delivered in partnership with Crestcom ANZ to combine DLPA's expertise with Crestcom's international network.
• Consultancy Services Business consultancy services providing a holistic approach to business challenges, including workforce strategy, culture alignment, and organisational change management, recognising industry-specific barriers and the untapped potential of employees in team environments.
• Workshops Inspiring and productive workshop environments where participants learn and build new skills, aligned with team values and building on each team's existing skill base to create change momentum.
• Webinars Online seminar-based learning sessions covering leadership and business development topics, sold as standalone events or as part of broader program packages.
• 360 Degree Feedback Comprehensive multi-source feedback review process providing leadership team feedback and post-review coaching for leadership assessment and development.
• Publications Published materials and resources on leadership, management, and business development topics, including white papers and content available via the publications section of the website.
• Media Services Media-related services supporting leadership and business communication initiatives.
• Staff Engagement Surveys Customisable employee engagement survey tool used to measure and benchmark workforce satisfaction and culture, available as a standalone product or bundled with DLPA's leadership programs.
• Capability Management Platform Customised platform enabling organisations to track and manage employee capability development aligned to business strategy, available as a standalone product or bundled with programs.
• Staff Development Platform Bespoke platform for delivering and tracking employee development activities, fully customisable to client needs and available as a standalone product or bundled with DLPA's leadership programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants in the Group Executive Accelerator identify and unlock at least $100,000 in business value.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Crestcom ANZflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLPA partners with Crestcom ANZ to deliver the Crestcom L.E.A.D.R. for Life program and multiple co-branded leadership development programs. The partnership has resulted in joint award wins including Platinum LearnX Awards and Bronze Stevie Awards at the International Business Awards, signifying a deep co-development relationship. DLPA is credited alongside Crestcom ANZ as DLPA Pty Ltd in these recognitions.
• Gartner RosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLPA has an established partnership with Gartner Rose (a construction and advisory firm) evidenced by a joint Women in Construction Award win at the 2019 Australian Construction Awards. The partnership appears focused on collaborative leadership development within the construction and built environment sectors.
• Gartner, Inc.minorOthersDLPA regularly cites and references Gartner research in its blog content and thought leadership, including Gartner HR practice data on the future of work, HR leader priorities, and workforce trends. This is an intellectual/ content relationship rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CoachHub: Digital-first leadership coaching and development platform serving enterprise clients globally. Adjacent competitor addressing the same enterprise leadership development budget via a scalable, tech-enabled model rather than bespoke consulting.
• VitalSmarts (now Crucial Learning): Training company focused on communication, influence and leadership skills (Crucial Conversations, Crucial Influence). Comparable on targeted leadership/management skills workshops for enterprise cohorts, with stronger global brand recognition.

Direct peers

• PD Training: Australian professional development and leadership training provider offering workshops, webinars and bespoke in-house programs. Closely comparable on delivery format, geography and target customer profile.
• Crestcom International: Global licensee-based leadership development franchise whose L.E.A.D.R. program DLPA delivers under partnership in Australia. Directly comparable curriculum, cohort format and target buyer (mid-market and enterprise leadership cohorts).
• Australian Institute of Management (AIM): Australia's largest domestic provider of management and leadership short courses and accredited programs. Most direct domestic peer competing for the same Australian mid-market and enterprise leadership training budgets.

Broad incumbents

• DDI (Development Dimensions International): Large leadership and selection assessment provider serving global enterprises. Comparable in leadership assessment, 360 feedback and development planning offerings, but with much broader suite and global footprint.
• Korn Ferry: Global organisational consulting firm with a large leadership and talent development practice. Overlaps with DLPA on executive-level leadership programs, capability assessments and 360 feedback, but at much larger scale and price point.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Non-profit leadership research and development provider offering bespoke leadership programs and 360 feedback. Directly comparable methodology and target buyer (mid-to-large organisations), with much larger scale and brand.
• The Ken Blanchard Companies: Long-established leadership training and coaching provider (Situational Leadership). Overlaps with DLPA on bespoke in-house leadership programs and management training for enterprise clients.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and execution training incumbent (The 7 Habits, Leading at the Speed of Trust). Comparable enterprise leadership development offering but with far broader content portfolio and international scale than DLPA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dynamic-leadership-programs-australia-dlpa-
• Xx.com/DLeadershipAus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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